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CADAA

California Dream Act Application

The California Dream Act allows undocumented students, DACA recipients (valid or expired), U Visa holders and students under Temporary Protected Status (TPS), who qualify for a non-resident exemption under Assembly Bill 540 (AB 540), Senate Bill 2000 (SB 2000) and Senate Bill 68 (SB 68), to receive certain types of financial aid such as: private scholarships funded through public universities, state administered financial aid, university grants, community college fee waivers, and Cal Grants. In addition, the California Dream Act, allows eligible students to pay in-state tuition at any public college in California.

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CADAA FAQ

Who Is Eligible to Complete the CADAA?

Students who live in California and meet the eligibility requirements for a non-resident exemption, as well as students who have a U Visa or TPS status, can use the California Dream Act application (CADAA). Similarly, students without Social Security Numbers or students who have lost DACA status (or never applied for DACA), may still be eligible. The full language of the law and eligibility requirements is stated in CA Education Code 68130.5.

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Helpful Financial Aid Resources

FAFSA

FAFSA

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Visit the official FAFSA website at StudentAid.gov to start your application or learn more.

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CADAA

CADAA

California Dream Act Application

Visit the official CADAA website at Dream.csac.ca.gov to start your application or learn more.

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CSAC All In

CSAC

CSAC All In Factsheet

Fact sheet for all in for Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and CA Dream Act Application (CADAA).

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CCFC

CCFC

California Cash for College Workshops

The CCFC program consists of financial aid workshops managed by the California Student Aid Commission (Commission), in coordination with CCFC Regional Coordinating Organizations (RCO).

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CSS Profile

CSS Profile

The College Board CSS Profile Application

The CSS Profile is an online application through CollegeBoard.org that colleges and scholarship programs use to award non-federal institutional aid.

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CHAFEE

CHAFEE

CHAFEE Grant for Foster Youth

The California Chafee Grant for Foster Youth (Chafee Grant) awards up to $5,000 a year to eligible foster youth.

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CADSIG

CADSIG

California Dream Service Incentive Grant

The California Dream Service Incentive Grant is available in exchange for community/service hours for CADAA applicants.

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CalKids

CalKids

The First Step Toward College

CalKIDS gives children in California a jump start on saving for college or career training.

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